Tag #Public Spending

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smh.com.au
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Coalition's Economic Plan Relies on Growth, Not Tax Reform

Australia's Coalition plans to tackle a projected $179.5 billion budget deficit through economic growth, not wide-ranging tax reform, aiming to cut 41,000 public service jobs and repeal certain tax cuts, while avoiding detailed spending cut specifications.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
liberation.fr
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France Cuts Sick Leave Payments, Shifting Costs to Complementary Insurance

France's social security daily sick leave indemnity will drop to a maximum of 41.47 euros gross from April 1st, impacting those earning above 1.4 times the minimum wage, although most are covered by complementary insurance; the government expects 600 million euros in savings.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
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Spain Tightens University Regulations to Combat 'Profit-Driven' Private Institutions

The Spanish government will present a plan this Tuesday to the Council of Ministers to strengthen regulations for establishing universities, aiming to improve quality and combat what it calls profit-driven private institutions, impacting both public and private higher education nationwide.

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68% Bias Score

Quality Education
elpais.com
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US and Chilean Fiscal Crises: Restructuring and Inefficiency Concerns

In 2024, the US faced a \$1.8 trillion federal deficit, leading President Trump to appoint Elon Musk to restructure the government, while Chile also grapples with a severe fiscal crisis, high public sector employment, and absenteeism, impacting public service quality.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Borrowing Soars, Forcing Spending Cuts

UK public sector borrowing hit £132.2 billion, £20.4 billion above forecasts, forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to seek drastic spending cuts ahead of the Spring financial statement, despite pledges to improve public services.

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces Soaring Childcare Costs, Urged to Increase Control

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's childcare costs have quadrupled since 2012 to €580 million annually (5% of the state budget), prompting the state auditor to urge greater government control over contracts with providers to curb spending and improve value for money.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
taz.de
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Germany's Municipal Budget Deficit Hits Record High of €24.8 Billion

Germany's municipal budget deficit reached €24.8 billion in 2024, a record high since reunification, primarily due to increased social welfare and personnel costs, exceeding revenue growth and necessitating financing through reserves or loans.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Spain Tightens Private University Regulations Amidst Political Dispute

The Spanish government will tighten regulations on new private universities, framing the move as protecting public education and equal opportunities while also targeting specific regions with political implications.

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
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UK Economic Recovery Plan Faces Welfare Cutback Controversy

The UK government aims to balance its budget within five years while increasing public investment, but this requires controlling welfare spending growth, potentially impacting millions of low-income households.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
kathimerini.gr
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Public Funding: A Critique of Predictable Outcomes

This article uses the examples of the internet and Picasso's art to critique systems that prioritize predictable public funding outcomes. It highlights how innovation often arises from unconventional sources and argues for a more tolerant approach to funding potentially transformative projects.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
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Chile's Education Crisis: Underfunding and Inefficient Management Hamper Pandemic Recovery

Chile's education system struggles with pandemic fallout, marked by record-high school conflicts (13,988 cases in 2024), 860,145 students losing over a month of classes, and underfunded, poorly executed recovery programs, despite a substantial increase in higher education funding.

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60% Bias Score

Quality Education
welt.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces Soaring Childcare Costs

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's childcare costs have quadrupled since 2012, reaching €580 million annually (5% of the state budget), prompting the Audit Office to urge greater government control over contracts and spending, including a potential review of the no-fee policy and alignment with declining birt...

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education

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